Our Funds

to support emerging needs in Greater Akron in the areas of arts and culture, civic affairs, health and human services, and education

to invest in and unleash the power of Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations to transform the generational health, wealth and well-being of the Black community in Greater Akron

to strengthen the Green community by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives

to support major capital improvements and landscaping projects at the historic Preservation House building on West Market Street in Akron

for historic gravesite restoration and public cemetery beautification in Coventry Township

for scholarships for Hudson seniors pursuing an education degree

for scholarships for high school seniors of Italian American descent living in Summit County

to support children's programs

to support building maintenance for Barberton Area Community Ministries

for scholarships for Hudson seniors who plan to study drawing, painting or graphic arts

to support educational and scientific causes

for Community Support Services

for the Cuyahoga Falls High School football program

Established to honor and memorialize Renee Blackstock, who excelled in her academic studies and was valedictorian of both Garfield High School (1976) and The University of Akron (1980).  Renee also led an active and well-rounded lifestyle. She was dedicated to her family and benevolent toward health, education and animal welfare. Additionally, Renee was a faith-based woman who used that to guide her life. The fund provides scholarships for graduating Garfield CLC high school seniors pursuing a postsecondary degree.

for scholarships for Hudson High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in scientific areas of study, including engineering, environmental studies, medicine and biology

for scholarships for Firestone CLC seniors who have participated in an athletic program and demonstrate financial need

to support the University of Akron's College of Engineering

for scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a postsecondary degree and are enrolled in Akron Public Schools or any public school district serving Medina County

for scholarships for Hudson senior tennis players

for scholarships for Garfield High School seniors who demonstrate academic or vocational excellence and community service

to provide scholarships for Akron Public Schools seniors with a focus on raising awareness for those who have overcome obstacles that may have prevented them from fully realizing their healthy potential

to support human services and education programs

for leadership diversity scholarships for Akron Public Schools high school students

to facilitate coalitions of community resources for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention planning in Summit County

to support programs that empower cancer patients and their families while improving their quality of life

to support the maintenance and operation of park trails

for educational programs at Archbishop Hoban High School, Our Lady of the Elms High School, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and Walsh Jesuit High School

for scholarships for Cuyahoga Falls High School graduating seniors, with priority given to students who have encountered adversity

to support Community Legal Aid

to support Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy

for scholarships for the children of Beontag (formerly Technicote, Inc.) employees, with priority given to those studying chemistry or science

for scholarships for Hudson senior baseball and softball players

to support education and rehabilitation programs for veterans

for scholarships for University of Akron students who are committed to the principles of democracy

to support research efforts that will identify treatments, therapies, and ultimately a cure for Alexander disease and other leukodystrophies

to support health and civic causes

for scholarships for graduating seniors at East CLC

to support human services and education programs

to support food pantries in Summit County

to support Akron Public Schools and Akron After School programs

for scholarships for Project GRAD Akron participants majoring in education

for scholarships for employees and their children of Geis Companies, Wild Eagle and Metropolitan at The 9, as well as the company's subcontractors and vendors

to support education programs and internships at Global Ties Akron

for Dancing Classrooms Northeast Ohio's residency program

to support music, health and children's programs

to support the work of Victim Assistance Program in meeting the needs of those impacted by gun violence in our community

for scholarships for St. Sebastian Parish School graduates who will attend St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

to support public health institutions

for scholarships for active and former 4-H members in Summit and Portage counties

for children's educational programs and gardens at Crown Point Ecology Center

to support the Health Education Center of Akron

to support the NEOMED Foundation

for scholarships for minority seniors at Medina High School with financial need

to support the Hudson City School District

to support autism research and treatment

for scholarships for Hudson High School seniors who have a parent serving on the Hudson Fire Department and are pursuing a degree in public safety

to support the Humane Society of Summit County

to support IBH's programs for people struggling with addiction

for scholarships for high school seniors of Italian American descent living in Summit County

 to support teacher retention at Corpus Christi Academy

for scholarships for Hudson senior special education students

for the Association of College Unions International

for scholarships for Leppo Group employees and their children who are pursuing a STEM, business, IT or technical degree

for scholarships for Firestone CLC seniors who have lettered in a varsity sport

for scholarships for Hudson seniors who demonstrate passionate support for a cause or person

for scholarships for Hudson High School seniors pursuing college or vocational training

for summer study scholarships for young dancers from Summit County

for scholarships for Hudson High School seniors who participated in the Hudson Hawks Youth Football program

for scholarships for Marbles Tournament winners

for scholarships for Chardon High School seniors who demonstrate service to others and to the community

for scholarships for female nontraditional students in Medina County